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OWNERS MANUAL
Model MT100 (-E & -U)
100 WATT FM STEREO TRANSMITTER
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USER NOTICES
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ THE FOLLOWING MANUAL SECTIONS PRIOR
TO OPERATION OF THIS TRANSMITTER!
Notice 1
The transmitter main operating voltage setting is marked on the rear of the MT100
chassis. It may be necessary to change this setting for your operating condition.
Please refer to AC Main Voltage Setting in section 6.0 Set Up Procedure.
Notice 2
The transmitter operating frequency from the factory may not be set for your authorized
frequency as it is normally set for a mid band value such as 98.0 MHz.
Please refer to Frequency Of Operation Change in section 6.0 Set Up Procedure.
Notice 3
For adjusting the RF output power setting a qualified technician should employ the use of
an RF Wattmeter and a calibrated dummy load.
Please refer to the section entitled RF Power Control in section 3.4 of this
manual.
Notice 4
The factory settings of this manual for such this as Input Selection, preemphasis, and
input sensitivity may not be correct for your application or installation requirements.
Please refer to the other exciter settings in section 6.0 Set Up Procedure where
you will be directed where else to reference in this manual.
GENERAL COMMENTS
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT INCLUDE A DETAILED TECHNICAL MANUAL, RATHER AN
ENHANCED OPERATORS MANUAL. WHAT THIS DOCUMENTATION IS INTENDED TO DO
IS TO GIVE THE USER THE CORRECT INSTRUCTIONS AND INDICATIONS ABOUT HOW
TO OPERATE AND PERFORM PERIODIC CHECKS AND DETERMINE IF THE TRANSMITTER
IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
WE ARE AWARE THAT THE TRANSMITTER DOCUMENTATION MAY PRESENT SOME
SMALL AMBIGUITIES AND IMPERFECTIONS, MANY OF WHICH HAVE ALREADY BEEN
NOTED AND RESOLVED IN THE NEXT RELEASE AND PRODUCTION. FOR THIS REASON,
EVERY OBSERVATIONS/SUGGESTIONS OR PARTICULAR COMMENTS ARE WELCOME.
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ELECTRONIC FILES OF THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS IN THIS MANUAL ARE AVAILABLE.
SHOULD A LARGER MORE VIEWABLE VERSION OF ANY DIAGRAM BE REQUIRED NOTIFY
RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS, LTD.
TO CALL OUR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER OR FOR OTHER CUSTOMER SERVICE
ISSUES AT RICHARDSON ELECTRONICS IN LA FOX, ILLINOIS REFER TO THE FOLLOWING
NUMBERS:
TECHNICAL SUPPORT: 630-208-2790
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 630-208-2304
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Returns and Exchanges
Equipment (Damaged or undamaged) should not be returned unless written approval and
a Merchandise Return Authorization (MRA Number) is received from your Richardson Sales
representative or Richardson Customer Service. Special shipping instruction will be
provided which will assure proper handling. The circumstances and reasons for the return
must be included in the request for return. Equipment that is special or “custom” ordered
may be not returnable. In situations where return or exchange is at the request of the
customer a restocking fee may be charged. All returns must be sent freight prepaid and
properly insured by customer. When communicating with Broadcast Richardson please
refer to your Order or Invoice Number.
Unpacking
Use care when unpacking the equipment. First perform a visual inspection of the item(s)
to determine if any damage occurred during shipment. Be sure to retain all the shipping
materials (crates and boxes or cartons) until such time that it has been determined that
the received equipment arrived undamaged. Find all PACKING LISTS and keep them to
assist in locating and identifying any components or assemblies that may have been
removed for shipping and might need to be reinstalled in the equipment. Make sure that
all shipping straps, supports and packing materials are completely removed from the
equipment prior to initialization and use.
Technical Support
Should you need technical assistance or trouble shooting guidance contact Broadcast
Richardson in your local area or you can reach assistance from Broadcast Richardson
in La Fox, Illinois at telephone +1 (630) 208-2782, Fax +1 (630) 208-2551 or Customer
Service at +1 630-208-2304.
Throughout the world there are many Richardson Electronics, Ltd. offices that are also
able to assist in contacting our technical support team.
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WARNING!
THE VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS IN THIS EQUIPMENT ARE DANGEROUS. PERSONEL
MUST, AT ALL TIMES, OBSERVE SAFETY WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND ANY
REGULATIONS.
This owner’s manual is intended as a general guide for trained and qualified
personnel who are aware of the dangers that are inherent in the handling and
operation of potentially hazardous electrical and electronic circuits. It is not
the intent of this manual to provide a complete set of safety instructions or
precautions that should already be understood by trained or experienced
personnel in using this or other types of electronic equipment.
The installation, operation, and maintenance of this equipment involves risks to
personnel and also to the equipment. Broadcast Richardson or Richardson
Electronics, Ltd. shall not be responsible for injury or damage that is the result
of improper procedures or use by persons improperly trained or lacking the
knowledge to perform associated tasks.
All local codes for building, safety, fire, or related standards must be observed.
Consult local authorities for the standards for the area or region where the
equipment will be installed and put in use.
WARNING!
AT ALL TIMES DISCONECT AC/MAINS POWER BEFORE OPENING COVERS, DOORS,
ENCLOSURES, PANELS, OR PROTECTIVE SHIELDS THAT EXPOSE LIVE CIRCUITS. USE
ANY GROUNDING STICKS OR OTHER SHORTING PROBES TO DRAIN ENERGY FROM
CIRCUITS BEFORE SERVICING. NEVER PERFORM MAINTENANCE, MAKE ADJUSTMENTS,
OR SERVICE THE EQUIPMENT WHEN ALONE OR FATIGUED.
WARNING!
IF ELECTROLYTIC OR OIL FILLED CAPACITORS ARE UTILIZED IN THE EQUIPMENT AND
THE COMPONENT APPEARS LEAKY, OR IS BULGING, OR IF THE CASE OR COVERING OF
THE COMPONENT APPEARS DAMAGED OR DISTRESSED ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME FOR
THE UNIT TO COOL OR FULLY DISCHARGE BEFORE SERVICING. SERVICING HOT OR
LEAKY CAPACITORS CAN CAUSE A RUPTURE OF THE CASE AND POSSIBLE INJURY.
Should accident or injury occur personnel engaged in the installation,
operation, or service of the equipment should seek proper medical attention. It
is advisable that such personnel have familiarity with first-aid practices.
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Table of Contents
User Notices
page 2
Returns & Exchanges
page 4
Unpacking
page 4
Technical Support
page 4
Warning
page 5
Table of Contents
page 6
MT100 Datasheet with Picture
1.0
Overview
page 8
2.0
MT100 Basic Block Diagram
page 8
3.0
Subassemblies Description
Page 8
3.1
MT100 AC/DC Power Supply
page 8
3.2
MT100 DC/DC Power Supply
page 9
3.3
FM Stereo Exciter
page 9
3.4
MT100 RF Control Circuit
page 9
3.5
MT100 RF Amplifier
page 10
3.6
Low Pass Filter and Directional Coupler
page 11
4.0
MT100 Technical Specifications
page 12
5.0
Set up Procedure
page 14
OME-1T Exciter Section
6.0
General / Front Panel Graphic
Page 1 of 4
7.0
Physical
Page 2 of 4
8.0
Monaural Operation
Page 2 of 4
9.0
Wideband Stereo Operation
Page 2 of 4
10.0
Built In Stereo Encoder Operation
Page 3 of 4
11.0
SCA/RDS & AUX Inputs
Page 3 of 4
12.0
OME-1T Component Layout
Page 4 of 4
13.0
Jumper and Switch Setting guide
Page 4 of 4
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Schematic Diagrams and Components Locations
14.0
OME-1T Schematic Diagram
15.0
MT100 Amplifier Schematic
16.0
MT100 RF Board Layout
17.0
MT100 Logic Control Board Layout
18.0
Logic Control Board MT100 Schematic
19.0
MT100 Low Pass Filter Layout
20.0
MT100 GR00175 – 250W Low Pass Filter Schematic
21.0
100W Directional Coupler Layout
22.0
100W Directional Coupler Schematic
23.0
DC/DC Converter Layout
24.0
DC/DC 90W Converter Schmatic
25.0
Lase AC/DC 300W Switching Power Supply
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MT100 STEREO LOW POWER FM TRANSMITTER
100 WATT
1.0 OVERVIEW
MT100 is a 100 Watt FM Low Power Transmitter. It is very simple and easy to use. It is
composed of a mechanical frame (19 inches std., 3 RU high and 500mm depth), an exciter
(OME-1T), a RF section, which comprises a RF control board and an amplifier section, a
directional coupler and a low pass filter, a display, a power supply with a AC/DC converter
and a DC/DC converter.
2.0 MT100 BASIC BLOCK DIAGRAM
RF
Monitor
Left
Rigth
Ext/MPX
SCA/RDS
AUX
RF AMPLIFIER SECTION
OME-1T
FM Exciter
RF
PROTECTION
ENABLE
LOW PASS FILTER and
DIRECTIONAL COUPLER
+15Vdc
RFout 1Wmax
DRIVER
STAGE
FINAL
STAGE
L.P.F.
RF CONTROL
CIRCUIT
TEMPERATURE
REFL1
REFL2
LED
(DISPLAY)
FWD
EXTERNAL
ENABLE
FANs
Not
Used
15 Vdc
28 Vdc
28 Vin
RF out
Delay line
AC/DC CONVERTER
+V
-V
28 Vdc
FANS
FUSE
110 or 220Vac
DC/DC CONVERTER
3.0
SUBASSEMBLIES DESCRIPTION
3.1
MT100 AC/DC Power Supply
The AC/DC power supply is a vendor-supplied product. The input voltage is manually
selectable for 220V or 110V, while the regulation range of the output voltage is 28V. The
input voltage selector switch is located on the front of the power supply inside the MT100
chassis. The VADJ control is used to stabilize the output power. Below, are the power
supply technical specifications:
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Input
Output
I max
Efficiency
Isolation
Weight (Typ.)
Size (WxHxD)
3.2
110 Vac or 220 +/- 15% (manually switched)
28 to 30 Vdc
10 A operating; 15 A short circuit
85% typ.
4 KV (In/out or In/GND)
1500 g
120x80x200
MT100 DC/DC Power Supply
The MT100 uses a DC/DC converter. It provides a voltage of 15V to the exciter and power
to the fan circuits. Below, the technical specifications:
Vdc Input
Output 1
Output 2
3.3
20 up to 53 Vdc
15 Vdc/1.5 A
28 Vdc/3 A
FM Stereo Exciter
The exciter is RFCast model OME-1T. The declared nominal RF output power is 1 Watt;
this signal arrives to the RF final stage through the RF protection circuit. All the input
connections are arranged on the front panel. Please refer to the annex datasheet at the
back of this manual for more detailed specifications and for operational settings.
3.4
MT100 RF Control Circuit
The RF input circuit has 3 main functions:
1) RF power control
2) RF protection
3) Measurement/status indication
RF Power Control. A pin diode attenuator controls the RF input power coming from the
exciter (OME-1T). RT3 trimmer may manually control this attenuator located on the
internal control panel, in order to adjust for the output power requirement. The AGC
control regulates the power, manually set, versus frequency and/or temperature changes.
Moreover, the input attenuator includes a soft start, activated at the switching on or after
any RF protection intervention. To access RT3 the operator engineer will need to remove
the transmitter top cover.
When the MT100 works at a very high temperature and/or high reflected output power, a
derating circuit is provided to decrease the output power in order to allow the equipment
on function at a reduced power.
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RF Protection. A fast comparator switches when the output detected reflected power
exceeds a pre-set threshold. The regulation of this threshold is made by RT2 trimmer,
adjusted in factory for a value of 20 Watts. When the protection is switched on, the
protection circuitry removes the RF signal applied to the final stage amplifier very quickly,
in about 1 microsecond.
Measurement/status indication. The two main measurements, FWD and REF power,
are displayed by two BAR LEDs. The MT100 status is indicated with 3 LED's: RF nominal,
RF fault, RF derating. The RF fault is on when the output power is lower than 3 dB related
to the nominal output power. If the power decreases in derating conditions, the fault is off
in all cases. The “enable” switch (SW1) is located on the front panel. It is possible to
operate the enable switch by using the contacts on the rear chassis panel of MT100. The
enable mode of the amplifier is realized when switch SW1 is on and the rear panel
contacts (jumper) are closed.
WARNING: with enable off, there is no RF out but all the internal circuits are powered
(stand by condition). Remember to switch off the main on / off switch on the transmitter
rear panel and remove the power cord before opening the top cover or operating any
inside circuits. Operating with the transmitter cover removed also affects the proper
cooling of the RF amplifier.
3.5
MT100 RF Amplifier
The RF amplifier section provides to amplify the RF signal coming from the RF control
circuit.
It is composed by:
• 2 way 90 deg. hybrid splitter
•
driver stage
•
final stage
•
2 way 90 deg. hybrid combiner
The 2way splitter is made by a 90 deg. Hybrid structure and provides to split in
quadrature the input signal. Below, the technical specifications:
Frequency
Input power
Return Loss (S11)
Return Loss (S22 ed S33)
Isolation (S32)
Insertion Loss (S21=S31)
87.5 – 108 MHz
50W Max
<-17 dB
<-15 dB
>15 dB
<0.6 dB
The driver stage provides the first step of amplification of minimum 14dB gain in order
to correctly drive the final stages. It is composed by a pair of SINGLE END stages
operating in class AB. Below are the technical specifications:
VCC
Idq
28V
50 mA per section
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Frequency range
Gain
Output Power
FM ( 87.5-108 MHz )
> 16 dB typ.
>5W
The final stage is an amplifier stage for FM signal operating in band II (87.5 – 108 MHz),
with nominal output power of 100 Watts CW.
Normally, the amplifier operates up to 150 Watts in order to overcome the Insertion loss
of the circuitry that follows the amplifiers, being the 2 Way Combiner, Directional couplers,
and Low Pass Filter.
It is a balanced amplifier, including a pair of “push – pull” sections, each one using a
medium power MOSFET with input / output matching network, and balancing to
unbalancing transformer (balun). The RF MOSFET‘s bias are integrated on this printed
circuit board. The polarization is in class B, with a 25 mA quiescent current per section.
VCC
IDC (@ Full Power)
Idq (total per 2 sections)
Frequency range
Power Gain
Output Power
28V
7 A typ.
50 mA typ.
FM (87.5-108 MHz)
> 17 dB typ.
> 100 W
The 2 way Combiner is a 2 way in quadrature structure, and it provided to sum each
two final stage sections to have 100 Watts power at the common port. One unbalancing
50 Ohm resistor guarantees the isolation between the input ports, in order to keep the
Transmitter on, in case one of the final stages would be faulty (- 6dB derating).
Below, the technical specifications:
Frequency
Power handling
Return Loss (S11)
Return Loss (S22 ed S33)
Isolation (S32)
Insertion Loss (S21=S31)
3.6
87.5 – 108 MHz
400 W Max
<18 dB
<18 dB
>18 dB
< 0.4 dB
Low Pass Filter and Directional Coupler Unit
The filter has a particular elliptic configuration; this configuration has been specifically
chosen to guarantee the values of the harmonic components levels.
In-band Insertion Loss
Insertion Loss @ 175MHz
In-band Return Loss
<0.5 dB
>55 dB
<-20 dB
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The directional coupler is a block composed by 2 directional couplers and a quarter wave
delay line. Both ports of each directional coupler are used. Two of them detect the
reflected power, one detects the FWD power and one is used as RF monitor. The function
of the delay line is to have two reflected power signals detected at 90° of electrical angle.
In this way, it is possible to have a quite constant reflected power level vs. the phase
angle of that signal. The RF monitor is connected to the front panel (RF monitor port) to
have +10 dB nominal signal.
4.0 MT100 Technical Specifications
Environmental
Storage Temperature:
Operating Temperature:
Guarantee Performance Temperature:
Relative Humidity (Non Condensing):
Guarantee Performance Altitude:
Cooling:
-20/+65 °C
-5/+45 °C
0/+45 °C
< 90%
2000 m, (6560 ft)
> 100 cubic meters/hour
RF Characteristics
Frequency Range:
Output Power:
RF Power Devices Technology:
Off lock Attenuation:
RF Output connector:
RF Output Impedance:
RF Output monitor level:
RF Spurious:
Harmonic:
Frequency stability:
Inputs:
Input Impedance:
Modulation Type:
Frequency deviation:
Variation of sensitivity for 75 KHz
Deviation:
AF Limiter:
Center Frequency Shift:
Stereo Operation:
Asynchronous AM SNR:
(REF=100% AM Mod, @400Hz, BW=30Hz
to 20KHz, FM Mod OFF)
Synchronous AM SNR:
(REF=100% AM Mod, @400Hz, BW=30Hz
to 20KHz, FM Mod +/-75KHz @400Hz)
87.5 – 108 MHz, 50Khz step, synthesized.
100 Watt nominal, (VSWR < 1.8:1).
MOSFET
> 60 dBc
N Female
50 Ω
0 dBm nominal (BNC connector on the front panel)
< -95dBc @ +/-1MHz (Exceed .EBU/CCIR/FCC)
< -90dBc
< 500 Hz / 6 months @ Center Frequency
Mono, Stereo, MPX, AUX, SCA/RDS
600Ω or 5KΩ unbalanced
F3E/F8E Direct FM at the carrier frequency
+/-75KHz=100%
+/-1dB from 87.5 to 108 MHz
+1dB
< +/-500Hz, (Due to +/-75KHz Mod)
CCIR 450/S2 “Pilot Tone System”
- 56dB
-50dB
Electrical
Power Supply:
Power Consumption:
96/130 or 200/268 V, Single Phase AC, 48 to 62Hz.
< 250 VA
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Power Factor:
> 0.9
R & Mono Input
Input connectors:
Input Impedance:
Input level (For +/-75KHz deviation):
Frequency response (30Hz to 15KHz):
Pre-emphasis:
THD (30Hz to 15KHZ):
FM S/N Ratio (REF=+/-75KHz):
Weighted CCIR 468-2; BW= 30Hz to 20KHz
BNC female (front panel)
1.0 M ohm resistive, unbalanced, source
impedance <10kOhm
3 to 9 dBm/600Ω
+/- 0.15dB
Flat/50µSec/75µSec +/-3%
0.1%
flat -68dBc
with de-emphasis 50µsec -73dBc
with de-emphasis 75µsec -76dBc
No-weighted; BW= 30Hz to 20KHz
flat -73dBc
with de-emphasis 50µsec -76dBc
with de-emphasis 75µsec - 78dBc
>30 dB
Audio Filter rejection: (19KHz to 100KHz)
> 46dB
19KHz suppression:
External MPX Input
Input connectors:
Input Impedance:
Input level (For +/-75KHz deviation):
Composite amplitude response (30Hz to 100KHz):
Composite phase response (30Hz to 53KHz):
SNR: (30Hz to 200KHz; with de-emphasis 50µsec)
BNC female (front panel)
10KΩ
3 to 9 dBm/600Ω
+/- 0.5dB
+/- 0.5°
> 75dB
Stereo Operation (L & R Channels)
Input connectors:
Input Impedance:
Input level:
Audio Filter Attenuation:
Crosstalk Attenuation (From 30 Hz to 15
KHz):
Pre-emphasis:
38 KHz Suppression:
Sub-Carrier Frequency:
Pilot Frequency:
Phase Difference 19/38 KHz:
BNC female (front panel)
1.0 M ohm resistive, unbalanced, source impedance
<10kOhm
3 to 9 dBm/600Ω
> 68 dB @ 19 KHz
> 50 dB
Flat/50µSec/75µSec +/-3%
> 50 dB
38 KHz +/- 2Hz
19 KHz +/- 1Hz
0° +/- 2°
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THD on Encoded Channels (30Hz to
15KHz):
Audio Response (30Hz to 15KHz):
Nominal Pilot Deviation:
Pilot Output level:
< 0.1%
+/- 0.25dB
+/- 7KHz
1 Vpp, square wave
SCA/RDS & AUX input
Input connectors:
Input Impedance:
Input level (for +/-7.5KHz deviation
@97.5MHz):
Amplitude Response (10KHz to 100KHz):
BNC type female (front panel)
5KΩ
2.2Vpp/5KΩ
+/- 0.15dB
6.0 Set up procedure
The MT100 is shipped in a wooden box. It should be removed carefully removing the foam
packing material and the clear protective film. This equipment can be operated
independently, or, by its standard mechanical frame (19 inches), it may be mounted in an
equipment rack.
The MT100 can set up for 220Vac or 110Vac, +/- 15%, single phase at 50Hz or 60Hz
operation. The input main voltage is set at the factory or it may be changed by the switch
located on the AC/DC converter. A label on the transmitter chassis rear indicates the
factory set AC voltage. The normal current draw is approximately 1.2 amps for 220Vac
operation, but, if supplied at 110Vac, the normal current is around 2.4 amps. It is
installer’s responsibility to correctly connect the three wires (line, N, GND) to the mains
line or use the power cord supplied. It is also recommended that a transient or surge
protector be properly grounded and the MT100 connected through the protector. Before
switching the transmitter on, it is necessary to connect the RF output power type “N”
connector to either a dummy load or an FM antenna.
AC Main Voltage Setting
Sometimes the MT100 transmitter main operating voltage setting marked on the rear of
the chassis may be necessary to change this setting for your operating condition.
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In order to change the AC operating voltage it is necessary to change the switch inside the
transmitter on the front of the power supply. Sliding this switch right or left makes the
selection for 110 or 220 VAC operation. To access the power supply switch you will need
to remove the top cover of the MT100 or the switch may also be accessed through the
transmitter front panel by removing the four (4) corner screws on the front of the OME-1T
stereo exciter then sliding it forward out of the way. Look into the slot where the exciter
was mounted using a battery operated light and locate the power supply selector switch
(approximately 9 to 10 inches from the front panel) and make the proper selection.
Replace the OME-1T or the transmitter top cover and replace all screws and hardware
unless a change of operating frequency is necessary before operating the transmitter.
Frequency Of Operation Change
The MT100 transmitter operating frequency at time of shipment from the factory may not
be set for your authorized frequency. In order to change the frequency of operation,
locate, the OME-1T exciter section of this manual and review the information on page 4 of
4. After review the frequency setting examples in this section, substitute your values for
the switch settings through the OME-1T chassis top.
You should make sure that the
transmitter is unplugged and that no power present.
To access the frequency change selector switches may be necessary to remove the four
(4) screws on the front of the OME-1T and slide it forward far enough to allow a small
screw driver blade to adjust the three (3) rotary frequency selector switches.
Output Power Setting
Please refer to the earlier section entitled RF Power Control in section 3.4 of this manual.
Other Exciter Settings
Please refer to the OME-1T exciter section of this manual, page 4 of 4, for jumper settings
for left and right channel preemphasis selection (75 microseconds un-preemphasized, or
50 microseconds), left and right input sensitivity selection (6..9dBm, 3..6dBm or 0..3dBm),
modulation limiter selection (On or Off), and input selection (Mono, Multiplex Internal, or
Multiplex External). This page of the manual shows the various positions for the jumpers
and their location on the OME-1T printed circuit board.
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Turning On the transmitter
After the above procedures, it is possible to turn the transmitter on. On the front panel,
the mains LED indicates the status of the MT100. If it is on, the equipment has been
correctly supplied. By activating the “enable” switch on the front panel, the transmitter will
energize to the maximum power that has been set. Other LEDs provide further
information on the MT100
RF nominal (green): on if some RF output power appears
Derating (yellow): on in two situations
when the reflected power is higher than 10dB (the transmitter power output is
maintained until VSWR 2:1. If the VSWR is higher, the derating protection
intervenes. It stabilizes the output power at a non-dangerous value for the
amplifier)
when the operating temperature is too high (the temperature protection intervenes
when the room temperature is ≥45°. In this case, the output power is reduced of
about 6dB)
Fault (red): on if the transmitter has other faults (for example, input power without
output power, such as a fault in the RF amplifier or RF control circuit).
Balanced Amplifier Advantages
The choice to use two RF devices was decided in order to improve the ruggedness of the
amplifier in event of mismatched dummy load. Thanks to the 90 deg. hybrid isolation
circuit the amplifier stages are not influenced by the operating condition changes of the
load (antenna, filter, and so on…).Moreover, the amplifier is more immune to oscillation
than one designed with only one RF device.
The two hybrid RF devices allow the amplifier to produce output power (-6 dB) even if one
of them fails or is damaged. In the case of a single device, its failure forces the amplifier
to go off and the complete loss of RF output power.
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